When Ara went to CEDIA last September one of his favorite demonstrations was the Pioneer Elite Kuro plasma TV. Today we take a look at this TV and help you decide if you want to convince Santa to load this monster in his sleigh. The first thing you notice about the TV is how large and black it is. It measures 57-15/16 x 34-23/32 x 4-13/16 inches (WxHxD) without the stand and it weighs in 122 pounds without speakers. The speakers are optional and can be added onto the sides of the panel. It looks beautiful and the fit and finish are very nice. Its so black when its off. Actually, loosely translated Kuro, means deep blacks in Japanese and the TV delivers on its name. more...

Elites have always been overpriced. The only reason I sell them is because they're all black and Sony, LG and other companies aren't smart enough to make a sleek looking plasma. Picture quality is no different.

Elites have always been overpriced. The only reason I sell them is because they're all black and Sony, LG and other companies aren't smart enough to make a sleek looking plasma. Picture quality is no different.

You think there is no difference in PQ between 8Generation elites and the rest of tv's? I think you shouldn't be in this business.

Elites have always been overpriced. The only reason I sell them is because they're all black and Sony, LG and other companies aren't smart enough to make a sleek looking plasma. Picture quality is no different.